Precision Machining of Shoulder Bolts

The contract calls for the manufacture of 104 units of NSN 5306-01-575-5615 shoulder bolts in full compliance with military specifications, requiring precision CNC machining, heat treatment, threading, and surface finishing to meet stringent performance and durability standards. The work must be performed by a certified small business as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, ensuring that only small business concerns are eligible to bid. The North American Industry Classification System code 332722 designates this as a specialty industrial machinery manufacturing task, aligning the production with established defense manufacturing capabilities. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament office. Although specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, the procurement is accessible via the DIBBS platform, indicating it is part of the broader defense supply chain for critical military hardware. All units must be produced to exacting technical controls to support integration into combat vehicle systems, with quality assurance procedures embedded in every phase of fabrication from raw material sourcing to final inspection.